Summary
Fakeeh Care Group is seeking an OB/GYN Nursing Manager to oversee nursing staff and daily unit operations. The role covers patient care quality and safety, staff development, crisis preparedness, policy updates, budgeting, and coordination with clinical teams. Applicants need 5–7 years of hospital nursing experience; external candidates must have nursing leadership experience. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing and applicable practice licenses, including regional regulatory authority licensure, are required; a master’s degree and listed leadership, quality, and life-support courses are preferred.
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1. Staff Leadership and Development:
- Allocates nursing staff to ensure appropriate patient-to-nurse ratios, considering patient acuity levels and
staff expertise.
- Supervises nursing staff, including hiring, training, and performance evaluations.
- Mentors and supports staff in their professional development.
2. Patient Care Management:
- Monitors and enforces adherence to established nursing protocols, policies, and standards to ensure
high-quality patient care.
- Tracks and evaluates patient care outcomes, identifying areas for improvement and implementing
corrective actions.
- Ensures high-quality patient care by monitoring clinical outcomes and implementing evidence-based
practices.
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to develop and review care plans.
- Addresses patient and family concerns, ensuring satisfaction and safety.
- Educates patients and their families about health conditions, treatments, and preventive measures.
3. Operational Oversight:
- Oversees and coordinates the daily operations of the nursing unit, ensuring smooth and efficient delivery
based on the developed care plan and ensuring it is aligned with the needs of the patients and the
organization's goal.
- Manages the nursing unit's daily operations, including staffing levels and patient flow. Optimizes patient
care, staff productivity, resource allocation, and operational efficiency.
- Ensures compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
4. Quality Improvement:
- Identifies potential risks to patient safety and implements measures to mitigate them, including staff
education and environmental safety checks.
- Analyzes patient care data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
- Implements changes based on quality improvement findings and participates in accreditation processes.
- Leads initiatives to improve patient care quality, safety, and strategies that align with organizational goals
and standards.
- Conduct root cause analysis for any issue that arises in the unit and report accordingly.
5. Crisis Management:
- Organizes and leads regular crisis simulation drills for nursing staff, including fire drills, code responses,
mass casualty events, and other emergency scenarios.
- Respond to emergencies, coordinate appropriate responses, and act as the primary leader during crises,
directing nursing staff, coordinating with other departments, and making rapid, informed decisions to
manage situations.
- Develop and implement policies for crisis intervention and disaster preparedness, including the
availability of medical supplies, emergency kits, and equipment.
6. Patient Experience:
- Leads initiatives to improve patient satisfaction and experience, responding to patient and family
concerns and feedback.
- Fosters effective communication between nursing staff, patients, and their families to ensure patient
needs and expectations are met.
- Acts as a patient advocate, ensuring those patients' rights are respected, and their voices are heard in
care decisions.
7. Policy development:
- Leads the development of new nursing policies and procedures, ensuring they are based on the latest
evidence, best practices, and regulatory requirements.
- Regularly reviews and updates existing nursing policies and procedures to reflect changes in healthcare
standards, technology, and clinical practices.
- Collaborates with clinical and administrative leaders, including nursing staff, physicians, and other
healthcare professionals, to gather input and ensure comprehensive and practical policies.
8. Budgeting:
- Manages the unit’s budget for patient care services, ensuring the efficient use of resources while
maintaining quality care.
- Develops and manages staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage and optimal patient care delivery
while maintaining an efficient process and ensuring that staff attendance is accurate and monitored.
- Manages inventory related to medicines, equipment, and supplies.
9. Education and training:
- Conducts needs assessments to determine educational requirements based on patient care trends, new
technologies, and staff feedback in collaboration with the Nursing Professional Development Team.
- Oversees the orientation process for new hires and RN residents, ensuring they are well-integrated into
the team and familiar with unit protocols. Supports the clinical training of students and interns and
ensures the appropriate preceptorship program in the unit.
- Maintains accurate records of all training activities, certifications, and competencies, ensuring all staff
meet mandatory training requirements.
- Provides ongoing education and professional development opportunities for nursing staff.
10. Problem Solving:
Requirements
Skills and Abilities:
- Computer literate.
- Excellent Organizational & Leadership skills.
- Service oriented.
- Clerical skills.
- Critical thinking.
- Must possess excellent Interpersonal skills.
Experience:
5 – 7 years of nursing experience within a hospital setting. Must have succession
planning and career ladder promotion for internal candidates. External applicants are
required to have proven experience in a nursing leadership role.
Education:
Bachelor's Degree of Science in Nursing. Master is preferred Leadership and
Management Courses or Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Course
certifications are preferred.
Language: Excellent command of English language, Arabic is a plus
Licenses / Certifications:
License from the country of origin, License for practice as per the regional health
regulatory authority e.g. (SCFHS / DHA), BLS, ACLS and other LSTC courses as
applicable.